Bruny Island Food Tour from Hobart: Cheese, Oysters & Whisky

White wallabies live on Bruny Island, and this is one of the only places in Australia where you have a real chance of seeing one.

A full-day food and drink tour from Hobart to Bruny Island with tastings at six local producers—cheese, chocolate, honey, oysters, wine and whisky—plus a ferry crossing, a climb to Truganini Lookout for 360-degree views, and a stop at a roadside sourdough baker. The group is capped at six people. Pickup from your Hobart hotel or cruise ship is included; lunch is on your own at one of two venues, and the whisky tasting runs only if the distillery is open that day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bruny Island full day tour

• Meet at cruise ship or hotel
• Drive 30 minutes to Bruny Island Ferry
• Enjoy ferry ride to Bruny Island
• Visit Bruny Island Cheese Co, Chocolate Factory, and Honey Pot
• Spot white wallabies if lucky
• Climb steps to Truganini Lookout (optional)
• Visit Bruny Baker roadside stall
• Wine tasting and lunch at Bruny Island Premium Wines or Hotel Bruny
• Optional whisky tasting at Bruny Island Whisky
• Sample oysters at Get Shucked Oyster bar
• Return ferry to mainland
• Drop off at cruise ship or hotel

The Experience

The day starts with a 30-minute drive from your Hobart hotel or cruise ship to the ferry terminal. The ferry crossing itself is part of the experience—you can stay in the car or climb to the lounge and watch the water. Once you arrive on Bruny Island, the tastings begin: Bruny Island Cheese Co, the Chocolate Factory, and the Honey Pot come first, then you climb the steps to Truganini Lookout for views across the whole landscape (the climb is optional). The group size maxes out at six, which means the guide can shift the order around if someone wants to skip a stop or linger longer at a favorite spot.

The Bruny Baker is a roadside stall where the owner fires a brick oven daily and sells fresh sourdough from old fridges on an honesty system—bring coins and take what appeals. After that comes lunch at either Bruny Island Premium Wines or Hotel Bruny, depending on what's open that day; you'll order and pay separately. If the whisky distillery is operating, you'll stop there for a tasting. The final stop is Get Shucked Oyster Bar, where you sample fresh oysters. Then it's the ferry back to Hobart and a drop-off at your hotel or ship.

Wine and whisky tastings are included if the venues are open—the whisky stop especially depends on the day and the distillery's schedule. The air-conditioned vehicle and WiFi on board mean you stay comfortable between stops. Because the group is small and flexible, you can reach out before booking to discuss what matters most to you: if you want to skip the lookout climb, spend more time at the cheese factory, or adjust the pace, the guide can work with that.

What’s included

• Hotel or cruise ship pickup from Hobart.
• ferry passage to and from Bruny Island.
• tastings at Bruny Island Cheese Co, Chocolate Factory, Honey Pot, Premium Wines and Get Shucked Oyster Bar.
• whisky tasting if the distillery is open.
• air-conditioned vehicle throughout the day.
• WiFi on board.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Bespoke Tours Hobart

Is this one for you?The nine-hour day involves moderate walking between stops and a climb up steps to the lookout (optional), so you'll want to wear comfortable shoes and be ready to move at a steady pace. The group's small size means the guide can pause longer at any stop or rearrange the order if someone needs a break, making it workable for most fitness levels as long as you're comfortable with a full day on your feet.

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Top questions

What's the drive time from Hobart to the ferry, and how long is the ferry ride itself?

The drive to the ferry terminal takes 30 minutes, and the ferry crossing itself is enjoyable enough that many travelers stay in the lounge to watch the water rather than sit in the car.

Can I see white wallabies on this tour?

White wallabies are native to Bruny Island and live nowhere else in Australia with the same population density, so you have a genuine chance of spotting them—though it's not guaranteed and depends on the day.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included; you'll order and pay separately at either Bruny Island Premium Wines or Hotel Bruny, whichever is available that day.

What happens if the whisky distillery is closed when we visit?

The whisky tasting at Bruny Island Whisky runs only if the distillery is open—if it's not, that stop is skipped and the group moves on to the next tasting.

How many people are in a typical group on this tour?

The maximum group size is six people, which keeps the experience intimate and allows the guide to adjust the day's pace and stops based on what the group wants.

Is the climb to Truganini Lookout required?

The climb to Truganini Lookout is optional, so you can skip it if you prefer not to climb the steps, though the 360-degree views are a highlight for most travelers.